1. Kuraray launches high performance TPE
Kuraray Co., Ltd has introduced its range of Septon V thermoplastic elastomers, which it describes as "hydrogenated styrene thermoplastic elastomers". Although the company does not specifically ment...
30 January 2004
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2. Goodyear looking to add $300 million term loan
From Rubber & Plastics News
Akron, Ohio—Goodyear said it intends to commence a syndication being arranged by JP Morgan Chase & Co. Inc. and Citigroup Inc. for the addition of a $300-million term loan...
29 January 2004
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3. Experts expect strong M&A activity to continue
By Frank Esposito, Plastics News/
Akron, Ohio—Polymer mergers and acquisitions activity is expected to remain strong in 2004, as the strong euro sparks interest from European firms in North American...
29 January 2004
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4. GenCorp earnings fall in 2003
From Rubber & Plastics News/
Sacramento, California—GenCorp Inc.’s net income fell 23.4 percent to $23 million for its fiscal year ended 30 Nov as the weak performance of its GDX Automotive unit offs...
29 January 2004
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5. Bridgestone to build leased logistics centre outside Paris
Bridgestone Firestone Europe has struck an agreement with ProLogis in which the logistics company will build a custom-designed distribution centre outside Paris, and lease it to Bridgestone. The cen...
29 January 2004
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6. Latex plant for Vietnam
New plant for Dac Lac province in Vietnam will cost around $2 million, add 100 jobs, and process 7000 tonnes of latex annually. It is due on stream in the third quarter 2004.
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29 January 2004
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7. Enquiry expands remit on anniversary of West Co explosion
US Federal safety investigators are expanding the remit of their investigation to cover many types of dust-related exmplosion. The US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board believes the West...
29 January 2004
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8. Apollo results suffer from high NR prices
Apollo reports nearly 40-percent decline in net profit in 3rd quarter.
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29 January 2004
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9. Columbian profits up in 2003
By Patrick Raleigh, ERJ On-line news editor/
Phoenix, Arizona—Carbon black producer Columbian Chemicals Co.—Phelps Dodge Corp.’s Specialty Chemicals division—has posted an 8.7-percent rise in operati...
29 January 2004
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10. Honeywell to hike polyester fiber capacity at China JV
From Rubber & Plastics News/
Colonial Heights, Virginia—Honeywell International Inc. plans to double capacity this year for DSP dimensionally stable polyester fibre at a joint venture plant in Kaipin...
29 January 2004
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